If you follow the general rules of giving good presentations, especially giving a good pitch presentation to an investor, you'll see the idea of telling a story repeated over and over, but what story do you need to tell? Hint: not yours. Read More

What Does it Take to Exit Your Business? - Exit Promise

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From http://exitpromise.com 3520 days ago
Made Hot by: problogger78 on April 11, 2015 5:24 pm
Perhaps you are one of those business owners who feels you have plenty of time to think about exiting your business. You consider yourself lucky, and whenever you feel it’s time to leave, you will be able to exit your business with ease.

Well, it may not be so. This is not one of those articles Read More

10 Things the Bank Will Ask When You Need a Business Loan

Avatar Posted by PASAngelique under Finance
From http://articles.bplans.com 3525 days ago
Made Hot by: maestro68 on April 8, 2015 2:35 pm
"That bank loan you want for your company? Well, the bank is going to want a lot before they give it to you." Read More

The 8 Most Common Small Business Accounting Mistakes

Avatar Posted by PASAngelique under Finance
From http://articles.bplans.com 3524 days ago
Made Hot by: centrifugePR on April 7, 2015 11:08 am
"Some accounting mistakes are minor, insignificant and – when they’re inevitably noticed by someone within your business – easy to correct. But others are more serious and could have a significant effect on your business’s financial health." Read More

You Found the Perfect Franchise: Now What?

Avatar Posted by franpro under Franchises
From http://www.franchisedirect.com 3525 days ago
Made Hot by: PMVirtual on April 7, 2015 10:02 am
Finding the franchise you want to commit to is only the beginning. The Franchise King tells incoming franchisees what comes after they find "The One." The steps you need to take. Read More

8 Small Business Tax Preparation Mistakes to Avoid

Avatar Posted by Caron_Beesley under Taxes
From https://www.sba.gov 3525 days ago
Made Hot by: businessgross on April 6, 2015 5:06 pm
Tax time brings with it a sense of urgency and pressure, and mistakes inevitably follow. Tax deductions go unclaimed, paper trails go awry and costly surprises can result.

Here are eight of the most common tax preparation mistakes that small businesses make, plus some tips for mitigating them. Read More

10 Things To Know Before Your Startup Does A Crowdfunding

Avatar Posted by thursdayb under Raising Capital
From http://readwrite.com 3526 days ago
Made Hot by: DigiTechBlog on April 5, 2015 12:30 pm
Crowdfunding is all the rage these days, and it makes sense. There are many potential benefits, such as the prospect of developing an enthusiastic base of early adopters before there's even a product for them to hold.

But it's not as straightforward as it seems, and your success will depend grea Read More

Can You Bootstrap a Franchise Business? - SmallBizClub

Avatar Posted by TaylorBPT under Franchises
From http://smallbizclub.com 3527 days ago
Made Hot by: fundpr on April 4, 2015 4:09 pm
Most franchise business opportunities don't lend themselves to bootstrapping. They require a pretty hefty initial investment in franchise fees, building costs, start up inventory, staff, and marketing. Often, they also require a high net worth and a good deal of cash on hand. Read More

Why You Should Use Credit Reports to Vet B2B Customers

Avatar Posted by lyceum under Finance
From http://smallbiztrends.com 3528 days ago
Made Hot by: advertglobal on April 3, 2015 10:07 am
You probably wouldn’t dream of loaning large amounts of money without credit information on the borrower, right?
But do you pull credit reports on the companies with whom you do business?
The comparison is clear enough: In business-to-business transactions, credit is often extended directly or in Read More
Investing in an amazing startup is like buying the hot new gadget that’s just come on the market. Just being able to lay down your cash, either for an investment or a gadget is a good social signal, […] Read More
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